#1 Request the permission to unlock on MIUI Unlock

Now once you do above mentioned steps you just need to wait for MIUI Team to send you an SMS confirming you can now unlock your device. It can take from 2-14 days. Although Team Mi may fail to deliver the SMS you can raise an issue on their forum on this thread. This step depends on Team MIUI and we can’t help you obtain permission.

#4 Flash MIUI 8 Using MiFlash

Download Fastboot ROM from MIUI Forum page . Make sure to select Developer ROM. Chinese Dev ROM don’t have Google Play while Global Version has Google Play inbuilt.

Turn device off and press and hold Volume Button and Power Key to reboot in Fastboot mode.

Extract the Fastboot ROM. (Note: If you use 7zip it extracts fine. But when using Winrar another file is extracted so rename that extracted file by adding .zip in end and extract again)

Now select the folder in your MiFlash while was installed in first step.

Connect device and press Flash.

Wait for indicator to show Success.Note: Reset device again after flash to make sure no issues occur even after flash. Also this may take time so be patient. Don’t play with device in anxiety as loose connection may cause trouble while flashing.

Thia guide is 100% foolproof way to get an unlocked bootloader on Mi5 and flash it to MIUI 8, but in case you still have issues you can add our Whatsapp number +91-7008117168 and decribe your issue & you will surely get a reply in 24 hours. Anyone calling on the number or Whatsapp Calling will not be helped at all as it is provided only for emergency case.